Clogged (blocked) tear duct is common and often happens in babies. When babies are first born you may see some discharge from one or both eyes because the tear duct is blocked.
Category: Baby
Congratulations! The wait is over and your baby has arrived. As exciting as having a new baby is, we know how overwhelming the first year can be! You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events on infant sleep, feeding, schedules, work/life balance, the effect a baby has on your relationships, how to find “you time,” developmental milestones, and more!
New York Family Interview: Parenting Unknowns
I had the opportunity to interview our support director and parent coach Renee Sullivan, for this month’s NY Family magazine. Here’s a little snippet from the article. Heather: For me, the theme of there not being black-and-white answers to becoming a parent carries through to almost everything we will talk about. Parenting just does not happen […]
Why does my baby cry so much?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning […]

This Is How to Treat Baby Rashes, Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis
A Mommybites reader asked: Should I worry about my baby’s rash and how do I treat it? Rashes are very common in babies during the 1st and 2nd years of life. Parents can become anxious about rashes and feel uncertain as how to treat the rash, and whether the rash is suggestive of something more […]
Green Parenting: Top 12 Most Contaminated Foods
By Elise Jones, blog editor Eating well is one of the most important things I do for myself and my health. It is also the best way for me to demonstrate how serious I am about my health to my children. They see me in my exercise clothes but they don’t actually see me exercise. […]
New Mommybites Educational Online Support Sessions
We are so very excited to be launching a wonderful addition to our current offerings! We have been working for many months with moms all across the country, and want to thank everyone in our community for all the input, suggestions and thoughts on how we can further support you in your journey through motherhood. […]
What are online stores to buy baby supplies from?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning […]

Educational Play During Dinnertime and Bathtime
As a Speech Language Pathologist and Mommy of two, I have found it is easy to turn simple, every day activities into language-rich experiences. Let’s take a look at two activities I enjoy most with my little ones: dinnertime and bathtime.
